Frequently asked questions
- Does Houston charge a city income tax?
- No. The City of Houston, Harris County, and the surrounding metro do not impose an income tax. Texas itself has no state income tax. Your paycheck math is federal + FICA only.
- I work offshore — does that change anything?
- For Texas-resident offshore workers, federal tax and FICA apply as normal. The federal foreign-earned income exclusion only applies if you are working outside the US for an extended period and meet the physical-presence or bona-fide-residence tests. For Gulf of Mexico US waters, treat the income as standard US W-2 wages.
- My bonus is structured around energy-price targets — how is it taxed?
- Performance bonuses are federal supplemental wages, taxed at the flat 22% withholding rate on amounts up to $1,000,000 per year and 37% on the portion above. FICA still applies. No Texas state tax. Your effective rate at filing may be different from withholding.
- Does Texas have SDI or PFL?
- No. Texas has no state-mandated SDI or Paid Family Leave program. Houston-area employers may offer private disability or PTO; check your benefits portal.
- What lines should I expect on a Houston paycheck?
- Federal income tax. Social Security (6.2% to $184,500). Medicare (1.45%). Pre-tax 401(k), HSA, FSA, Section 125 health if elected. No state or local tax line.
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Houston Paycheck Calculator
Houston paychecks are simple. No Texas state income tax. No Houston city or Harris County income tax. No TX SDI or PFL. Your only withholding lines are federal income tax and FICA.
Federal + FICA only
Paycheck calculator
Enter gross, state, and filing status. Estimates only.
Estimated take-home (per period)
$2,433.04
Estimated take-home (annual): $63,259.00
Educational only, not tax, legal, financial, or payroll advice. Verify with your payroll team, a CPA, the IRS, or your state tax authority.
Source
Texas has no state personal income tax statute. Source: Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
Common questions
- Does Houston charge a city income tax?
- No. The City of Houston, Harris County, and the surrounding metro do not impose an income tax. Texas itself has no state income tax. Your paycheck math is federal + FICA only.
- I work offshore — does that change anything?
- For Texas-resident offshore workers, federal tax and FICA apply as normal. The federal foreign-earned income exclusion only applies if you are working outside the US for an extended period and meet the physical-presence or bona-fide-residence tests. For Gulf of Mexico US waters, treat the income as standard US W-2 wages.
- My bonus is structured around energy-price targets — how is it taxed?
- Performance bonuses are federal supplemental wages, taxed at the flat 22% withholding rate on amounts up to $1,000,000 per year and 37% on the portion above. FICA still applies. No Texas state tax. Your effective rate at filing may be different from withholding.
- Does Texas have SDI or PFL?
- No. Texas has no state-mandated SDI or Paid Family Leave program. Houston-area employers may offer private disability or PTO; check your benefits portal.
- What lines should I expect on a Houston paycheck?
- Federal income tax. Social Security (6.2% to $184,500). Medicare (1.45%). Pre-tax 401(k), HSA, FSA, Section 125 health if elected. No state or local tax line.
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PayslipIQ provides educational information and estimated calculations only. It does not provide tax, legal, financial, accounting, employment, benefits, or payroll advice. PayslipIQ is not a CPA firm, law firm, financial advisor, payroll provider, or tax authority. Always verify your paycheck, deductions, withholdings, and tax position with your employer's payroll department, a qualified CPA, the IRS, your state tax authority, or another appropriately qualified professional. Calculations are estimates; your actual paycheck may differ based on factors specific to your employer, location, benefits elections, and personal tax situation.